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 Steps for running the analysis are detailed in the `doc/02run.md` file.
 
 ## Directory Organization 
-**containers** : Definitions of the virtual image with specific versions of the required software and packages.
-**doc** : Documentation for installation and execution.
-**src** : R scripts for the GWAS analysis.
-**workflows** : Makefile to run the scripts in the correct order.
-**.gitignore** : Files to be excluded from publication.
-**RELEASE.md** : Git version history.
+**containers** : Definitions of the virtual image with specific versions of the required software and packages. \ 
+**doc** : Documentation for installation and execution. \ 
+**src** : R scripts for the GWAS analysis. \ 
+**workflows** : Makefile to run the scripts in the correct order. \ 
+**.gitignore** : Files to be excluded from publication. \ 
+**RELEASE.md** : Git version history. \ 
 
 ## Version 
 To obtain version information, please consult the commit and branch indicated in the `RELEASE.md` file.